"The Talk"
So, I sat down & talked with hubby last night. He agreed that the issue isn't so much me losing weight, it's that in the evening when he wants to sit around & snack, he needs a "partner in crime" to help justify the behavior.
He has own food issues, and he needs to lose weight as well. I'd like for him to, but I can't control that. I make him healthy meals, try to encourage an active lifestyle (although I know I cross into "nagging" territory from time to time), and try to set a good example.
But I have food issues of my own I struggle with, and sometimes I can't be strong in the face of someone bringing home food & sticking it under my nose. Yes, having a husband does make it more difficult at times! :-)
I won't say the problem is solved, but I have raised his awareness of what he is doing and its effect on me. That is a step in the right direction.
Very nice evening last night. Dinner was broiled white fish and green beans. I did 50 minutes of cardio - a combo of biking and walking. When we realized we still had 50 minutes of the train wreck that is the movie "Alexander" remaining, we hit eject and watched an episode of "Forever Knight" instead. Life's too short to waste time watching a crappy movie. Really.
I got up this morning after re-setting the alarm. I decided I could afford to sleep until 6 before my long run. While sitting on the toilet, I realized that it wasn't Saturday - it was Friday! I never do that. Here's the funny thing. I re-set the alarm, got up to pee, and while I was sitting there I wondered about my weight. I realized I didn't know what it was because I hadn't weighed for the week (I have weighed myself on Friday for 3 years or so now). That's how I knew it wasn't Saturday. I'm not sure if that's funny or sad, but there it is.
I did weigh today - 150.5. No, I did not lose 5.5 pounds of fat in a week, but that shows how much water I was hanging onto. I am now sitting beside the proverbial virgin fat territory - yet again. Third time's a charm right? Oh 140s, I haven't seen you in nearly 5 years, but I've got a date with you next Friday!!!
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Hi Tamara! I find it helpful to find people that are generally my size. Although unlike some short folk, I was blessed with a large bone structure and an amazing capacity to build muscle. Both a blessing and a curse. Anyway, welcome!
Good for you for having the talk. I think I might have, well, I won't even say it in German. Suffice to say, I'd be furious.
I can't even tell you how long it's been since I've seen the 140s. 20 years maybe? I'm rooting for you, though!
yay for you on the talk AND the virgin territory.
I think I need to have this "talk" with my wife, she would like to lose weight, but still brings home the sweets, which I usually eat too!
Good luck on your 140's. I am trying to see 150's, it's been 19 years now since I've visited this territory. After a big pigout yesterday I'm even farther away than before, ugh!
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